AmeriCorps Alums and Global Citizen are partnering with Mayor Michael A. Nutter's Office to host the 3rd annual Thanksgiving Open House at City Hall. This year we will be showcasing the work of the SERVE Philadelphia VISTA's and their important service to the City of Philadelphia.

Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the goals and initiatives of the Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement & Volunteer Service, the Mayor's Office of Education, the Mayor's Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, City Hall Tours and the Philadelphia AmeriCorps Alums Chapter.

Open house attendees are encouraged to bring donations of the following items to be distributed to homeless recipients on Thanksgiving Day:-Juice boxes and cans of soda-Individually wrapped snacks like granola and candy bars-Cold weather items, especially boots, coats and sleeping bags-Colored underwear (men's and women's, especially larger sizes)-Toiletries, including toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant and other personal hygiene items

To RSVP for the event, please register at http://thanksgivingopenhouse2012.eventbrite.com or contact Lauren Dembo at (215) 851-1808 or ldembo@globalcitizen365.org.